Surfed this place several times. Only breaks on a decent swell. Very few take-off points, so gets crowded/competitive. Main peak is tricky and usually breaks farther out than appears it will. It's really a local's spot (I'm fairly local and even I rarely ride here)... but if you insist, it's quite an intense paddle. If you're a beginner or out of shape, you'll just be an obstacle and won't get a wave. Go way down south of pismo pier and build up you muscles.